Naomi (given name) facts for kids

Naomi is a beautiful name often given to girls. It has a special meaning: "enjoyment" or "pleasure." This name comes from ancient Hebrew and Arabic words. In some places, like France, you might hear it as Noemie.

The name Naomi is also used in Japanese. There, its meaning can change a lot. It depends on the specific kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it.

Famous People Named Naomi

Many interesting people throughout history have been named Naomi. They have made their mark in different fields, from acting to exploring.

Naomis in History and Literature

• Naomi is a very old name. It appears in the Book of Ruth in the Bible. She is an important character in that story.

Naomis in Entertainment

Some Naomis are well-known for their work in movies, music, and modeling.

• Naomi Campbell is a famous British fashion model. She has been on many magazine covers.
• Naomi Watts is an English-born Australian actress. She has starred in many popular movies.
• Naomi Judd was an American country music singer and songwriter. She was part of a famous music duo.
• Naomi Shemer was a celebrated Israeli songwriter. She wrote many popular songs.
• Naomi Shindou and Naomi Nagasawa are Japanese seiyuu. This means they are voice actors who lend their voices to anime and video games.
• Noemi is a Dutch singer known for her trance music.
• Naomi Phoenix is a UK pop/rock singer. She has released music under her first name, Naomi.

Naomis in Writing and Activism

Several Naomis are known for their powerful words and ideas.

• Naomi Klein is a Canadian journalist and author. She writes about important social issues.
• Naomi Mitchison was a Scottish novelist and poet. She wrote many books during her long life.
• Naomi Novik is an American novelist. She is famous for her fantasy books.
• Naomi Wolf is an American writer. She has written several bestselling books.

Naomis in Exploration

One Naomi is famous for an incredible journey.

• Naomi Uemura was the first person to reach the North Pole solo. He was a brave Japanese explorer.

Naomis in Politics

Some Naomis have worked in government.

• Naomi Chazan is an Israeli politician. She has worked to make her country a better place.

Naomis in Fiction

The name Naomi also appears in many fictional stories, movies, and TV shows.

• Naomi Hunter is a character in the video game Metal Gear Solid.
• Naomi Wildman is a fictional character from the TV series Star Trek.
• Naomi Dorrit is a character from the TV series Lost.
• Naomi is a minor character from the Japanese TV series Kamen Rider Den-O.